Check back often for seasonal tips about what's going on in our area, updates on local pest and disease outbreaks, weather impacts, and more.
Helping Bent-Over Trees Recover From Ice & Snow Loads
We cover what you need to know about dealing with snow and ice-damaged trees or shrubs (bent over, broken, leaning, etc.), plus how to prevent snow and ice damage in the first place.
Read More How to Bring Color and Life to your Northeast Ohio Winter Landscape
We share our favorite ways to bring color and dimension to your winter landscape, as well as tips to provide valuable food and shelter for wildlife.
Read More How Dead Trees Benefit Wildlife [Even on Your Own Property!]
Learn how dead trees support the environment, safety considerations, and what to do with a dead tree on your property to help wildlife (removal may not be the only or best option!).
Read More How to Tell if a Branch is Dead or Alive
Signs that indicate whether a branch or twig is dead or just dormant, why it's important to know the difference, and what to do if it's dead.
Read More My Conifers Are Losing Needles! Should I Be Concerned?
Learn what’s normal when it comes to evergreen conifers losing needles, why it happens, and when to be concerned about dropped needles.
Read More Why Do Tree Leaves Change Color in Fall?
Learn why and how leaves on deciduous trees change color and then drop to the ground in fall (hint: it's caused by pigments).
Read More Chlorosis in Trees & Shrubs: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
If your tree's leaves turn yellow while the veins stay green, it's probably chlorosis. Learn what causes it, how to distinguish chlorosis from other leaf problems, ways to prevent it, and how to treat the symptoms.
Read More Maple Tar Spot: Identification, Prevention & Treatment
If the leaves on your maple trees have dark, round spots that look like they’ve been splashed with tar, it’s probably a fungal disease called maple tar spot. Learn what to look for, how it spreads, and what to do about it.
Read More Ticks in Northeast Ohio: How to Avoid Being Bitten by a Disease-Carrying Tick
The incidence of tickborne diseases is rising across northeast Ohio. Learn how to spot and remove a tick, when and where they're active, the diseases they carry, how to protect yourself, and tick control options to keep them off your property.
Read More Is Your Soil Healthy? How to Tell & Why it Matters
Soil health has a huge impact on plant health and appearance. Keep your trees healthy by learning what soil is, how to identify healthy soil, ways to improve poor soil (most urban & suburban soil falls in this category), fertilizer use, and more.
Read More What's Next?
Things are constantly changing in Northeast Ohio - weather, pests, and tree diseases all affect your landscape. Stay on top of what's going on so you can keep your trees and yard safe, healthy and beautiful.